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- #Crew96 Reserves now 2-3-0 (6 points) & will next travel to face the Dayton Dutch Lions on June 8. Houston now 4-1-0 (12 pts.)
- And that's a final here at Crew Stadium. Houston Dynamo Reserves 1, #Crew96 Reserves 0. Recap on http://t.co/U6dYHIqfjG to follow.
- Fourth official indicates there will be a minimum of three minutes of stoppage time. #Crew96 down 1-0 here.
- 88': Matt Lampson rushes out and dives for a loose ball just as Houston's Salazar blasts a shot at the #Crew96 'keeper.
- 85': Houston makes a sub as Anthony Arena comes on for the goal-scorer Brian Ownby. Houston has led 1-0 since the 29th. #Crew96
- 78': Looked like #Crew96 had found the back of the net on Ryan Finley's shot but the flag was up. Still 1-0 Houston.
- 77': A pair of #Crew96 Academy subs as Williams Bayemi replaces Finlay and Alex Bumpus in for Hyland.
- 74': Ryan Finley collects a loose ball at the top of the box & drives it at goal but it is saved by Deric. #Crew96 still down 1-0.
- 68': #Crew96's Hutchins is taken down a few yards to the left of the box. Free kick cleared away by Houston for a Crew corner.
- 66': Academy midfielder Noah Hutchins replaces Ben Speas. #Crew96. Still 1-0 Houston here at Crew Stadium.
- 65': #Crew96 Academy player Andrew McKelvey replaces Aaron Schoenfeld up top for the Black & Gold.
- 57': Bernardo Anor blasts a low shot from about 30 yards out that is saved and the #Crew96 earn a CK. Anor's header is then saved by Deric.
- 53': Matt Lampson dives and pushes a low shot from Houston's Ownby away. Ball rolled just wide of the post. #Crew96
- 51': Matt Lampson makes a save on Houston's Dixon to deny the Dynamo an early second-half chance #Crew96.
- Fourth official confirms that 43rd-minute caution issued was actually on #Crew96's Finlay and not Houston's Deric.
- 46': Second half underway. Academy midfielder Brady Blackwell on for Danny O'Rourke for #Crew96. No Houston subs.
- Although #Crew96 had plenty of chances, Houston's Tyler Deric has stopped all Crew chances and Dynamo got a header goal from Ownby (29').
- HALFTIME: Houston leads #Crew96 1-0 at the half in this morning's Reserve League contest.
- 43': Houston's Tyler Deric issued a yellow (dissent) after Finlay and Deric challenged for a loose ball in the box. #Crew96.
- 43': Houston's Tyler Deric issued a yellow for a foul (dissent) after Finlay and Deric challenged for a loose ball in the box. #Crew96.
- 30': Ben Speas' curling shot from the left side of the box is saved by Tyler Deric. Another great chance for #Crew96.
- 20': Through the first 20 minutes, Tyler Deric has stopped shots from Ryan Finley, Aaron Schoenfeld (twice) and Ben Speas. #Crew96
- We're 15 minutes in and #Crew96 is creating plenty of offensive chances but still scoreless
- We're underway in today's #Crew96 Reserve League match. Check in for updates here as well as on @dynamomatchday
- REACTION - #Crew96 battles back to earn home point: http://t.co/yGUITpb0ts
- #Crew96 Reserves subs vs HOU: Stuver^, Bumpus*, Blackwell*, Hutchins*, McKelvey*, Bayemi* (^ Guest player * Academy player)
- #Crew96 Reserves starters vs Houston: Lampson; Hyland, George, Warzycha, Sloan; Finlay, O’Rourke, Anor, Speas; Finley, Schoenfeld
- Morning, #Crew96 fans. Crew Stadium getting set for MLS Reserve League action between the Black & Gold and the Dynamo at 10 a.m. ET
HIGHLIGHTS: Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Columbus Crew SC | April 8, 2015- Match ends, Columbus Crew 1, Houston Dynamo 1.
FT: #Crew96's second half goal is enough to earn them 1-1 draw vs. Houston. Check out the stats here: http://t.co/bjXGO3f2hX #CLBvHOU- 90'+5'Second Half ends, Columbus Crew 1, Houston Dynamo 1.
And there's the full time whistle! Dynamo draw Columbus, 1-1. #ForeverOrange- FINAL: #Crew96 1 - @HoustonDynamo 1
- 90'+2'Offside, Houston Dynamo. Will Bruin tries a through ball, but Luiz Camargo is caught offside.
- 90'+2'Attempt missed. Konrad Warzycha (Columbus Crew) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Federico HiguaÃn with a cross following a corner.
- Four minutes will be added. Still tied, 1-1. #CLBvHOU #ForeverOrange
Four minutes of stoppage time. Dynamo and Crew tied, 1-1. #CLBvHOU- Dynamo have to do some defending on a couple of corners, but deal with the pressure. #CLBvHOU
- 90'+1'Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Tally Hall.
- 90'+1'Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Tally Hall.
Once again @tallyhallGK gets a hand on the ball with a huge save. 4 Min Stoppage Time #CLBvHOU- 90': Schoenfeld's cross deflects off Hall for a corner. #Crew96
#crew96 cannot buy a winning goal here.
#crew96 looking at 4 mins stoppage time ⚽- #crew96 seem to have lost the momentum again
- 89': #Crew96 subs Schoenfeld in for Oduro; Warzycha in for Tchani
- 89'
M#19Konrad WarzychaM#12Tony Tchani - 89'F#12Aaron SchoenfeldMDominic Oduro
Damn it keep possession #HOUSTONDYNAMO- Camargo has acres of space from 30 yards out, but his shot isn't close to being on target. #CLBvHOU
- 88'Attempt missed. Luiz Camargo (Houston Dynamo) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Corey Ashe.
- It's a decent free kick, but after a header Gruenebaum handles it easily. #CLBvHOU
- 85' Johnson wins a free kick on the right flank, in a good position for the Dynamo. #CLBvHOU
- 85'Jason Johnson (Houston Dynamo) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 85'Foul by Tyson Wahl (Columbus Crew).
- 84' Mike Chabala comes on for the injured Giles Barnes. #CLBvHOU #ForeverOrange
Dynamo, already facing injury crisis, have used all 3 subs tonight because of injuries. Brunner, Moffat, and Barnes all hurt. #CLBvHOU- Mike Chabala will enter for Barnes. #CLBvHOU
- 84'Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
- 84'
D#6Mike ChabalaFGiles Barnes - Now Giles Barnes is down holding his leg. It looks as if he will come off. #CLBvHOU
- 83'Stoppage in match Giles Barnes (Houston Dynamo) because of an injury.
Without Marshall and Williams, Higuain didn't even try to go high on the set piece. #Crew96- 80'Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Anthony Arena.
Important final minutes for the Crew here. They need wins at this point, particularly at home. #Crew96
Maybe Barson is Eddie Gaven’s replacement this year. Drawing fouls like only Eddie does! #Crew96
For the past few minutes, #Crew96 has looked their best. Arrieta, Oduro, Higuain, Sanchez and Speas are ignoring formation and running free.- Yellow card issued to Driver as the rain is really coming down now. Driver is still on the ground. #CLBvHOU #ForeverOrange
- 79'Stoppage in match Andrew Driver (Houston Dynamo) because of an injury.
- Yellow card issued to Andrew Driver, who is shaken up on the play. #CLBvHOU
Barson has had himself a great game in his first start #crew96- Columbus has a dangerous free kick on the right flank. #CLBvHOU
POST: Darren Mattocks goes woodwork just after scoring- Barson seems to be good at drawing fouls. Not complaining. #crew96
- 78'MAndrew Driver (Houston Dynamo) is shown the yellow card.
- 77'Foul by Andrew Driver (Houston Dynamo).
- 77'Chad Barson (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 77'Attempt saved. Federico HiguaÃn (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jairo Arrieta.
- 76'Attempt blocked. Giles Barnes (Houston Dynamo) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- Anthony Arena with a sliding tackle in the box to dispossess Oduro. #CLBvHOU
Speas for Meram is a good substitution I think. Meram played well and settled in, but Speas will bring some energy. #Crew96
HUGE missed opportunity in 74th minute for #crew96 - Higuain curler hits the post, Meram misses easy put back.
Wet balls making it tricky out there. #Crew96- 74': #Crew96 substitution - Speas comes on for Meram.
- 75'Hand ball by Jairo Arrieta (Columbus Crew).
- Justin Meram just missed an open net from 2 yards out. #CLBvHOU
- 75'Offside, Columbus Crew. Ben Speas tries a through ball, but Dominic Oduro is caught offside.
Pipa and the post... SO close to netting the go-ahead from distance. #Crew96- What the hell!!! how was that not a goal!!! Meram just completely flubbed that! #crew96
- 74': OFF THE POST - Higuain rattles Houston's goal, just off the mark. So close! #Crew96
- 74'Attempt missed. Justin Meram (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from very close range is high and wide to the left.
- 74'Federico HiguaÃn (Columbus Crew) hits the right post with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by MatÃas Sánchez.
- 73' Columbus gets a header off from a Higuain cross, but it just pops up and into Hall's arms. #CLBvHOU
- 74'FBen SpeasM#9Justin Meram
- Vote #Crew96 @BarbasolShave Man of the Match text 01 for Oduro, 02 for Barson, 03 for Arrieta or 04 for Higuain to 95323!
- 73'Attempt missed. Justin Meram (Columbus Crew) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Federico HiguaÃn with a cross.
- GOAL! Federico Higuaín converts a PK to make it a 1-1 match. Follow: http://t.co/VF0VaBBvPa #CLBvHOU
- 72': Rain starting to come down at #Crew96 Stadium, should be an exciting finish to this one. 1-1.
- 71': For those keeping track, Higuain has converted three of four penalties in 2013 (four of five for career). #Crew96
A goal was bound to come in one way or another with all those chances. Push forward Dynamo! #ForeverOrange
That's the first Crew goal scored at home in 294 minutes. The last one was also on a Higuain penalty. #crew96- 71'Foul by Kofi Sarkodie (Houston Dynamo).
- 71'Justin Meram (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- Well this should make for an interesting final 20 Min. or so #CLBvHOU
- Very well taken from the Argentinian. Dynamo have 20 minutes to respond. #CLBvHOU
¡GOL! (70') | Federico Higuaín empata el partido desde el punto penal para @ColumbusCrew #CLBvHOU 1-1
And now both Higuain's have scored today! #Crew96- 70'Corner, Houston Dynamo. Conceded by Eric Gehrig.
#Crew96 Goal!!!- Higuain converts the penalty, it's now 1-1. #CLBvHOU #ForeverOrange
- 70': GOAL! Higuain converts the penalty to level the match at 1-1. #Crew96
- Pipa bangs it into the roof of the net and we're tied here at #Crew96 stadium! 1-1.
- Soft pentaly call #HOUSTONDYNAMO
- Ugh pentaly to Crew #HOUSTONDYNAMO
- Driver lays out Barson in the box, and the Homegrown rookie draws the penalty in the 69th! #Crew96
- 69': #Crew96 PENALTY
- 69'1 - 1F#2GOAL: Federico Higuaín (PK)Goals this Season: 4
- Barnes goes for glory from a ways out after picking up a loose ball, but it sails high. #CLBvHOU
- Oh Barnes so close #HOUSTONDYNAMO
- 67' Yellow card issued to Meram of Columbus. Still 1-0 Dynamo. #CLBvHOU
- 68'Penalty conceded by Andrew Driver (Houston Dynamo) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 68'Penalty Columbus Crew. Chad Barson draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 67'Attempt missed. Giles Barnes (Houston Dynamo) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high.
- 67': #Crew96 caution for Meram.
- 66'Foul by Justin Meram (Columbus Crew).
- 66'Jason Johnson (Houston Dynamo) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 66'Offside, Columbus Crew. Federico HiguaÃn tries a through ball, but Jairo Arrieta is caught offside.
- 66'M#9Justin Meram (Columbus Crew SC) is shown the yellow card.
- Higuain is having a phenomenal game. Wish it was producing better results, though. #crew96
- Higuain puts a cross on the ground through the box, but Houston clears for a corner, which is dealt with. #CLBvHOU
- 65'Attempt missed. Gláuber (Columbus Crew) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Justin Meram following a corner.
- Columbus has had a little more pressure and gotten some shots off, but each one has been blocked by a Dynamo defender. #CLBvHOU
- 64'Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Luiz Camargo.
- Dynamo starting to dominate possession as match nears in 60th minute. #crew96 need a spark, maybe Finlay in for Arrieta?
- 63'Attempt blocked. Dominic Oduro (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Chad Barson with a cross.
- 63': Arrieta receives a through ball from Oduro, good play on the wing from the Costa Rican, but Houston deals with the pressure. #Crew96
- 63'Attempt blocked. Jairo Arrieta (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Dominic Oduro.
I see @brianching warming up... Time to bring the closer... #ForeverOrange- What is with our corners this season #HOUSTONDYNAMO
- 62'Attempt blocked. Federico HiguaÃn (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jairo Arrieta.
- 60'Corner, Houston Dynamo. Conceded by Gláuber.
That couldn’t have felt good by the Columbus player that took that to the head #CLBvHOU- 59': Driver puts a shout on goal for Houston, but Gruenebaum saves to keep the scoreline at 1-0. #Crew96
- 59'Attempt blocked. Giles Barnes (Houston Dynamo) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jason Johnson.
- 59'Attempt saved. Andrew Driver (Houston Dynamo) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Giles Barnes.
- 56' Johnson feeds Bruin into the box, but the Dancing Bear's shot is well off. #CLBvHOU
- 58'Attempt missed. Will Bruin (Houston Dynamo) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Jason Johnson with a through ball.
- Things have calmed down a bit early on in the 2nd Half here in Columbus. Calm before the storm? #CLBvHOU
- 57'Foul by MatÃas Sánchez (Columbus Crew).
- 57'Luiz Camargo (Houston Dynamo) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- Camargo picks up a yellow card for a foul. #CLBvHOU #ForeverOrange
- Yellow card issued to Luiz Camargo for a professional foul. #CLBvHOU
- 55'Tyson Wahl (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55'Foul by Jason Johnson (Houston Dynamo).
- Pipa hot over something. #crew96 back on its heels to start the second half.
- 54'Foul by Luiz Camargo (Houston Dynamo).
- 54'Dominic Oduro (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54'Corner, Houston Dynamo. Conceded by Eric Gehrig.
- 54'M#17Luiz Camargo (Houston Dynamo) is shown the yellow card.
- 53'Corner, Houston Dynamo. Conceded by Tony Tchani.
- When did scrums become part of soccer? That's usually a situation where #crew96 give up a goal, so good job on that.
- Not sure what the foul was GK never had the ball #HOUSTONDYNAMO
- 52': Scrum inside #Crew96's area, dangerous loose ball but the Black & Gold's defense holds firm. Still 1-0 Dynamo.
#Crew96 playing some fantastic small ball today. Making simple passes & converting them into attempts on goal. Fun to watch.- 52'Foul by Ricardo Clark (Houston Dynamo).
- 52'Tyson Wahl (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 52'Attempt saved. Warren Creavalle (Houston Dynamo) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 52'Attempt saved. Will Bruin (Houston Dynamo) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 52'Attempt saved. Will Bruin (Houston Dynamo) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jason Johnson with a headed pass.
- 51'Corner, Houston Dynamo. Conceded by Eric Gehrig.
- 48'Tony Tchani (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 48'Foul by Luiz Camargo (Houston Dynamo).
- 46'Attempt missed. Justin Meram (Columbus Crew) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Federico HiguaÃn following a set piece situation.
- 46'Foul by Ricardo Clark (Houston Dynamo).
- 46'Jairo Arrieta (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- Second Half begins Columbus Crew 0, Houston Dynamo 1.
- Second half kicks off! Dynamo lead 1-0. #CLBvHOU #ForeverOrange
- Second half underway. #Crew96 will be attacking north end of the stadium.
- HIGHLIGHT: Warren Creavalle capitalizes on a counter attack just before the half --> http://t.co/RTVJqPpiWg #CLBvHOU
- Don't forget to stop by the Stadium Club tent after the match for Autograph Alley: http://t.co/E4V8Uganxw #Crew96
- #Crew96 with 11 attempts on goal in the first half: http://t.co/raEdcmGwcU
Houston doing well to absorb pressue, then counter. #Crew96 pressing, but not dangerous. Bruin lurking for @HoustonDynamo's second. #MLS- Your @DiscountTire halftime score: Dynamo lead Columbus 1-0 thanks to a beautiful play from Warren Creavalle and Kofi Sarkodie. #CLBvHOU
- 45'+4'First Half ends, Columbus Crew 0, Houston Dynamo 1.
- HALF: #Crew96 trail 1-0 to @HoustonDynamo.
Man the @HoustonDynamo are running with a lean squad. Two injury subs in the first half. #dowork #ForeverOrange #youngins- 45'+2'Attempt missed. Justin Meram (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Federico HiguaÃn.
- 45': Meram takes a shot from 30 yards out that goes high of the Houston goal. #Crew96
- 45'+1'Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Corey Ashe.
- Three minutes of added time. #Crew96
- 44' Dynamo sub: Camargo on for Moffat. Dynamo have one sub left. #CLBvHOU #ForeverOrange
- Arena is holding his own back there #HOUSTONDYNAMO
- 45'M#17Luiz CamargoMAdam Moffat
- 44'Foul by Tony Tchani (Columbus Crew).
- 44'Will Bruin (Houston Dynamo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Corner kick for #Crew96
- 44'Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Anthony Arena.
- 44'Attempt blocked. Justin Meram (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Federico HiguaÃn.
- 40' Tally Hall with a huge double save! He's doing his best to keep the Crew off the board. #CLBvHOU #ForeverOrange
Columbus denied twice a goal. #Crew96- So far @tallyhallGK gets my MOTM vote for sure. #CLBvHOU
- Nice couple of shots there from Arrieta - but 2 great saves from the Houston keeper. #crew96
- 40': Higuain blast from outside the box saved by Hall. Arrieta there for the rebound as Hall makes the save again. #Crew96
- 41' Higuain's attempt saved right to Arrieta, who fires and has his attempt also saved. Tough break for #crew96
- 41'Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Tally Hall.
- 41'Attempt saved. Jairo Arrieta (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 41'Attempt saved. Federico HiguaÃn (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by MatÃas Sánchez.
- #Crew96 seem to be showing good movement and some good passing (Meram yipped there though). Just not finishing (again).
That Arrieta attempt would have been goal of the week walking away. #crew96- Right after the Crew almost equalize the @HoustonDynamo almost makes it 2:0 #CLBvHOU
- 38' Tally Hall makes saves. It's what he does. Big one to clear the line against Arrieta. #CLBvHOU #ForeverOrange
- So close to another goal! #CLBvHOU
- TALLY FREAKING HALL #houstondynamo
- TALLY HALL. What a scramble to save the ball at the far post and keep it 1-0. #CLBvHOU
- 38'Attempt missed. Will Bruin (Houston Dynamo) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 38'Attempt blocked. Andrew Driver (Houston Dynamo) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jason Johnson.
- 38': Arrieta with nice flick toward the far post that Hall has to rush back to save. #Crew96
- 38'Attempt saved. Jairo Arrieta (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Federico HiguaÃn with a through ball.
- Moffat was on the ground for a bit, but he's walking off to the Dynamo sideline now. #CLBvHOU
- And now Moffat is down #houstondynamo
- 37'Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
- Crew looks unglued now offensively. Guys not linking up on passes or building pressure like before goal. #crew96
- 36'Stoppage in match Adam Moffat (Houston Dynamo) because of an injury.
- 36'Offside, Houston Dynamo. Kofi Sarkodie tries a through ball, but Will Bruin is caught offside.
- Not sure what Wahl was doing on that Houston goal. Forced Glauber out wide. #Crew96
- 35'Foul by Will Bruin (Houston Dynamo).
- 35'Gláuber (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- There was great movement by Houston, but absolutely no pressure from #crew96
I know I will have to let it go for the rest of the season but I already miss Gaven. #crew96- Seriously can Dom Kinnear draft or what #houstondynamo
- I think this place is stunned, its very quiet at Crew Stadium right now. Hell, I'm stunned as well. #CLBvHOU
- Goal - Houston's Sarkodie crosses to Warren Creavalle, who volleys it past Gruenebaum. #Crew96 down 1-0 in the 31st minute.
- EXCELLENT CROSS BY SARKODIE #houstondynamo
#crew96 have 5 chances and score 0. Houston has 1 chance and scores. So weak- 33'Attempt saved. Federico HiguaÃn (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jairo Arrieta.
- 31': GOAL Dynamo - Sarkodie finds space on the right to cross into Creavalle, who hits in one time past Gruenebaum. #Crew96
What a beauty!!!! #HoustonDynamo goooooal!!!- 31'Foul by MatÃas Sánchez (Columbus Crew).
- 31'Warren Creavalle (Houston Dynamo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31'0 - 1M#2GOAL: Warren CreavalleGoals this Season: 3
- 30' Half an hour in, it's still scoreless in Columbus. #CLBvHOU #ForeverOrange
- I'm liking what I'm seeing from JJ so far #houstondynamo
- 28'Foul by Jason Johnson (Houston Dynamo).
- 28'Tyson Wahl (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- Pins & needles defending from Gláuber as he slides in to keep the incoming pass from Bruin's feet. #Crew96
- Almost an OG by Crew #houstondynamo
- 26': Dangerous Houston attack, Barnes was through on goal but Glauber got a foot in to break-up the play. Close call for #Crew96.
- 26'Corner, Houston Dynamo. Conceded by Gláuber.
- This time Arrieta picks up his head at the right moment to play the ball perfectly to Oduro, but it's out for a goal kick. #Crew96
- 24'Foul by Kofi Sarkodie (Houston Dynamo).
- 24'Federico HiguaÃn (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- Hope Brunner is ok #CLBvHOU
- 24'Foul by Dominic Oduro (Columbus Crew).
- 24'Corey Ashe (Houston Dynamo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23'Foul by Warren Creavalle (Houston Dynamo).
- 23'Tony Tchani (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22' Tally Hall comes out of the penalty area to stop an incoming Oduro. Higuain tries to chip the keeper but it's well off. #CLBvHOU
- Collective exhale in the pressbox as Oduro and Hall avoid each other, each at a full sprint. #Crew96
Scary so far but #foreverorange- 22'Attempt missed. Federico HiguaÃn (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from long range on the right misses to the left.
- Ugh Brunner out Arena is in for him #houstondynamo
- Arena is coming on for Brunner 20 Min. #CLBvHOU
- 20': @HoustonDynamo substitution - Arena for Brunner. The former #Crew96 man leaves the match.
- Excellent double team by Rico and Ashe to win back the ball #houstondynamo
- 20'DAnthony ArenaDEric Brunner
“@CrewSocrAcademy: Congratulations Chad Barson on your first professional start for #crew96! #crewyouth #homegrown”#soproudchadbarson
- Don't like how much time we are spending in our own half #houstondynamo
So that's the third #crew96 player with a decent chance on goal- 17' Oduro's attempt goes just high. That's the fifth legit scoring chance so far for #crew96, but no goals.
- 17': #Crew96 continuing to pile it on. Oduro again, this time from inside @HoustonDynamo's area. A blistering shot just high of Hall's goal.
- 17'Hand ball by MatÃas Sánchez (Columbus Crew).
- 17'Attempt missed. Dominic Oduro (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Jairo Arrieta following a fast break.
- 15'Foul by Ricardo Clark (Houston Dynamo).
- 15'Jairo Arrieta (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- Dicey, but right call even though everyone at Crew Stadium thought it should be a PK. #CLBvHOU
- Way too close boys get it together #houstondynamo
- 14': Looking at the @FOXSportsOH replay, that looked to be a stone-cold penalty for Meram. Still scoreless at #Crew96 Stadium.
- 14'Offside, Columbus Crew. Chad Barson tries a through ball, but Federico HiguaÃn is caught offside.
- 14' Dynamo have had to make a couple of big defensive stops so far, but it's still 0-0. #CLBvHOU #ForeverOrange
- Hmmm.... Penalty? #Crew96
- 13': Claims for a penalty there - Meram gets hit hard in Houston's area, but no call from referee Allen Chapman. #Crew96
- Dynamo Defense is under quite a bit of pressure early on, not a good sign for things to come. #CLBvHOU
- 10' Higuain tries his luck from the edge of the penalty area, but his shot skews wide of the post. #CLBvHOU
- 10': Higuain smokes a shot from the right side, it goes wide of goal. Good build-up play from #Crew96.
So many missed chances already... #Crew96- 10'Attempt missed. Federico HiguaÃn (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Dominic Oduro.
- That's where Tally has improved vert calm when the ball fell to him and cleared it out #houstondynamo
9’ #Crew96 on the front foot so far. Oduro is ruthless against Ashe.- 9'Tony Tchani (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9'Foul by Warren Creavalle (Houston Dynamo).
- 9'Attempt blocked. Jairo Arrieta (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Chad Barson.
- 8'Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
- 7': Oduro takes a knock going up for a header there, but he looks okay to continue. He goes off to the sideline for the time being. #Crew96
- Collison between Brunner & a crew player both down #houstondynamo
- 7'Stoppage in match Eric Brunner (Houston Dynamo) because of an injury.
- 7'Stoppage in match Dominic Oduro (Columbus Crew) because of an injury.
- Too much time in our own half early on. We need some possession #houstondynamo
- 5'Attempt missed. Jason Johnson (Houston Dynamo) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Will Bruin with a cross.
View photoSo light it up up up, light up up up, light it up up up, I'm on FIRE! #columbuscrew #soccer vs #houstondynamo. #gocrew!
- 3'Ricardo Clark (Houston Dynamo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3'Foul by Jairo Arrieta (Columbus Crew).
- 2'Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Eric Brunner.
- 2'Attempt blocked. Jairo Arrieta (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Federico HiguaÃn with a through ball.
- 1'Hand ball by Kofi Sarkodie (Houston Dynamo).
- 1' And we're underway in Columbus! Tune in to CSN Plus or Mega TV (Channel 55) to catch the action! #ForeverOrange #CLBvHOU
- First Half begins.
YELLOW CARD: Tyson Wahl impedes Rivero and sees a card
GOAL: Octavio Rivero slides one past Clark to draw even
Impact prevail amid "bonkers" atmosphere, reach CCL Final | MLS Now- Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
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- Chad Barson becomes the third #Crew96 Homegrown Player in club history to make an MLS start
- #Crew96 Bench: Lampson, George, Warzycha, O’Rourke, Speas, Finlay, Schoenfeld
- #Crew96 Starting XI: Gruenebaum; Barson, Gehrig, Glauber, Wahl; Oduro, Tchani, Sanchez, Meram; Higuain, Arrieta http://t.co/E3BjPngsGo
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Goals and Assists
| 31' | | Warren Creavalle Assisted By: Kofi Sarkodie |
| 69' | | Federico Higuaín (PK) |
Disciplinary
| 54' | | Luiz Camargo Reason: Unsporting Behavior | |
| 66' | | Justin Meram Reason: Unsporting Behavior | |
| 78' | | Andrew Driver Reason: Unsporting Behavior |
Substitutions
| 20' | | Anthony ArenaD Eric BrunnerD |
| 45' | | Luiz CamargoM Adam MoffatM |
| 74' | | Ben SpeasF Justin MeramM |
| 84' | | Mike ChabalaD Giles BarnesF |
| 89' | | Aaron SchoenfeldF Dominic OduroM |
| 89' | | Konrad WarzychaM Tony TchaniM |
Match Information
MLS at Columbus Crew Stadium
Columbus, OH
Attendance 11040
Weather Cloudy
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